Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charlestown, Charles River, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charlestown, Charles River, MA.
Next low tide : in 11m at 12:51 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 7:04 pm (10.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8443838
Common Questions About Tides

Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides - Jun 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:439.56:229.511:590.85:098:14Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:429.17:159.412:291.412:521.25:098:15Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:398.88:079.51:271.41:441.55:088:15Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:368.78:569.62:231.32:351.65:088:16Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:288.79:429.83:161.23:231.65:088:17Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:158.810:2410.04:040.94:081.55:078:17Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:588.911:0410.14:470.74:501.55:078:18New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:399.011:4310.25:270.55:311.45:078:19New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:209.16:070.36:121.35:078:19New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:2210.31:009.16:470.26:521.25:068:20New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:0110.31:409.27:260.17:341.25:068:20Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:4210.32:209.38:070.18:171.15:068:21Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:2410.33:019.48:490.19:021.15:068:21Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:0810.23:459.69:320.19:501.05:068:22Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:5610.14:329.810:190.110:430.95:068:22First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:4810.05:2310.111:100.211:390.75:068:23First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:449.86:1610.412:030.35:068:23First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:439.77:1210.712:380.412:580.35:068:23Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:449.78:0911.01:370.11:550.35:068:24Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:479.89:0811.42:38-0.32:540.25:078:24Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:489.910:0411.73:38-0.73:510.05:078:24Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:4610.110:5911.84:35-1.04:47-0.15:078:24Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:4110.211:5411.85:29-1.25:41-0.25:078:24Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:3610.36:22-1.36:34-0.15:088:25Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:4711.71:2910.37:13-1.27:270.05:088:25Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:4011.42:2010.28:03-0.98:180.25:088:25Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:3110.93:1010.18:51-0.59:100.55:098:25Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:2210.43:599.99:400.010:020.95:098:25Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:149.94:499.710:290.510:571.25:108:25Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:079.35:399.511:191.011:521.45:108:25Third Quarter30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8443838)

Common Questions About Charlestown, Charles River, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Charlestown, Charles River, MA today?

Slack tide in Charlestown, Charles River, MA is approximately 3:57 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Charlestown, Charles River, MA?

Charlestown, Charles River, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Charlestown, Charles River, MA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Charlestown, Charles River, MA?

Tide predictions for Charlestown, Charles River, MA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Charlestown, Charles River, MA?

Tide data for Charlestown, Charles River, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8443838. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8443838.

What is the moon phase in Charlestown, Charles River, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Charlestown, Charles River, MA is Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Charlestown, Charles River, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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